The first working session focused on the theme Ecosystem Thinking and Resource Mobilization for Innovation. Mr. Duc Do – Director of ETLabs (Australia) and Senior Advisor to VASEA, shared insights into the role of universities within innovation ecosystems, the Triple Helix collaboration model, and the roadmap for developing innovation mindset and operational capabilities in the context of rapid social and technological transformation.
Meanwhile, Mr. Stuart – Director of Gyrus Advisory (Australia), discussed public-private collaboration mechanisms and key criteria for positioning university research projects to better align with the expectations of international investment funds.
Group discussions also captured many practical perspectives from member units, especially regarding existing gaps in the innovation value chain and opportunities for resource coordination across the VNU-HCM system.
The first day of the training program laid important foundational thinking for practical solutions to strengthen innovation implementation capacity, enhance ecosystem connectivity, and support the development of interdisciplinary collaboration mechanisms within VNU-HCM.